Fried Beef Empanadas with Olives and Sofrito

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup sofrito
• 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 package (1 lb) refrigerated pie crusts

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
3. Add the onion, bell peppers, and olives to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the sofrito, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, and cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Unroll the pie crusts and cut into 8 circles.
7. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center of each circle.
8. Fold the pie crust over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
9. Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
10. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving) * Calories: 350 * Fat: 15g * Protein: 20g * Carbohydrates: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy, flaky pastry
• Savory and flavorful beef filling
• Colorful and appetizing presentation
• Easy to prepare and cook

User Comments:

• "These empanadas were absolutely delicious! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the pastry was so crispy."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The olives and sofrito add a really unique twist."
• "These were a huge hit at my party! I will definitely be making them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• Do not overfill the empanadas, or they will burst in the oven.
• If you do not have sofrito, you can make your own by combining chopped onions, garlic, bell peppers, and cilantro.
• Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauce.